Burlington, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 1.7% more expensive than Burlington, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,853 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Burlington, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Madison
than in Burlington, Wisconsin
Burlington, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Burlington, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher